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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Destination:Destin. Yes, AGAIN.

I thought I might be able to squeeze just one more trip into 2011 but it looks like my Girlfriends Getaway to the Emerald Coast is going to bump right over into 2012. And seriously, how fabulous is the name of that area of Florida? But appropriate when you consider the color of the gorgeous … Continue reading »

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Nolita (North of Little Italy), New York City

Check out my review of the Nolitan Hotel on my Examiner.com site HERE. Apparently, we ate a lot when we were in New York, judging from the photos I just sorted through. There are an exorbitant number of photos of food, places to purchase food, and restaurants. This should not surprise you, if you have … Continue reading »

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Merry Christmas from Wanderlustwonder!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who reads my blog. I appreciate each and every one of you so very much. This has been a wonderful year for me as a travel blogger; I have learned so much and your support in the form of emails, comments, Stumbles, Tweets, etc. has been invaluable. I … Continue reading »

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Why A Caribbean Cruise is the Perfect Girlfriends Getaway

I lolled back in my pool side lounge chair, opened my eyes, glanced out at the navy blue strip of ocean I could view through the railing slipping silently past as we cruised to our next gorgeous Caribbean port, and lazily mulled over whether to apply more sunscreen, move into the shade, or possibly just … Continue reading »

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I’m Featured on BlogHer!

  Check it out! I’m featured in the BlogHer spotlight this morning. Nice early Christmas present, huh?  

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My Around-the-World Christmas Tree

When my husband and I went on our first big trip, I had never thought about buying Christmas tree ornaments while traveling. I was too thrilled to be on an actual cruise ship, headed to tropical locations I had only dreamed about in the past. Even though I had technically been a traveler my whole … Continue reading »

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Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia

I was so proud. Looking back from gazing over the peaceful harbor, I could see my husband, Tom, with his hand on the shoulder of an older man with a cane. They were both way out on the granite boulders which lined the shore of Peggy’s Cove and the lighthouse that perched right on the … Continue reading »

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Choose a Real Castle For Your Next Stay: Dromoland Castle, Ireland

Drive through the stone gateway of historic Dromoland Castle, a luxury 5 star hotel, in Ireland and winding through gorgeous acres of lush grass, you will see the green rolling hills of the world-class golf course and beautiful, majestic trees. As you pull up to the ivy-covered front of the gray stone walled castle, your … Continue reading »

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I Have Travel Writer ADD

On any given morning, I take my Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper – we all get our caffeine fixes in our own way, thankyouverymuch – in my Tervis cup with lots of ice because we Southerners are all about lots of ice and settle down in front of my computer, all prepared to get a ton … Continue reading »

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The Uber-Modern Movenpick Hotel in Amsterdam

At first glance, the Movenpick Hotel in Amsterdam looks like a pile of children’s blocks placed neatly in a pile by the side of the river Lj. Angular, modern, stark against the gray fall sky, the modernistic beauty is amazing. Conveniently located only a couple of blocks from Central Station, it’s an easy walk or … Continue reading »

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